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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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